The Ninth Massachusetts formed in 1975 in Braintree, MA. under its original name the
Braintree 3rd Volunteer Militia. During the "great event" celebration of July 4, 1976 a call went out to recreate the major events of the
revolution. We abandoned our rabble militia garb and acquired the
correct clothing and equipage of the American Continental Army. Thus
began the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment of Foot.